reading and relaxing in Seattle
I have never once walked into a bookstore and left with only what I came for. Not once. Well, maybe once but that’s it. There’s just something about being surrounded by books, seeing other people carrying armfuls of them, and browsing carefully arranged displays that completely negates my willpower. Read the Post
When Beth March is found dead in the woods on New Year's Day, her sisters vow to track down her killer. This book is a contemporary reimagining of Little Women. I confess that I have never actually read Little Women, though I have seen several adaptations (and Winona Ryder will always be the best Read the Post
I thought it would be fun to take a look at my most read authors. I went into my Goodreads account, sorted all of my read books by author, and started counting. I know I’m missing some authors on this list because my Goodreads data only goes back to 2010. For example, I’m almost positive I read Read the Post
Katie Lightfoot has moved to Savannah to help her aunt and uncle run their bakery. While working there, she discovers that her aunt is a witch and her "book club" is actually her coven. Not only that, but Katie is a witch too. When a woman is murdered right outside the bakery and Katie's uncle Read the Post
Here is a little collection of small daily and weekly habits that help keep me sane. They’re not particularly exciting, and none of them are revolutionary, but together they help my days feel a little calmer, steadier, and more manageable. Making my bed every dayI make my bed every morning Read the Post
Although summer doesn't officially start until later this month, it has certainly felt like summer here in the PNW. The sun has been out, local farmers markets have started opening, and I finally turned on my fan for the first time this year. Here’s what I’ve been up to in May: What I'm Read the Post
Dolores dela Cruz, lover of all things true crime, is convinced the new office temp, Jacob Ripper, is a serial killer. Which is actually a good thing, considering she needs help disposing of a body. This book was dark, funny, and completely unexpected. I wasn’t prepared for the morbid humor or Read the Post
Last weekend, I took myself to the movie theater to see The Devil Wears Prada 2. I bought my ticket, grabbed some popcorn and a soda, and sat down to immerse myself in the world of Runway magazine for the next two hours. I don’t know about you, but I love going to the movies alone. It’s like a Read the Post
Arleta Starstone is a human living in a fantasy world filled with elves, orcs, dwarves, and other magical beings. She may not have magic herself, but everything she bakes feels magical. When she discovers that she has been entered into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle, Arleta begins to wonder Read the Post
One of my goals this year was to read every day, just 15 pages, nothing too overwhelming. January, February, March, and April went really well. I wasn’t in love with every book I picked up, but I stayed consistent and made time to read a little bit each day. Unfortunately… I broke my reading Read the Post
